Cuba accuses Rubio of seeking military aggression
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Cuba's foreign minister accused U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of trying to 'instigate a military aggression' against the island. The accusation came after Rubio described Cuba as a threat to the United States. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the two countries.
The Accusation
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of seeking to 'instigate a military aggression' against Cuba, according to a statement released by the ministry. Rodríguez said Rubio's comments were 'lies' and part of a campaign to justify hostile action. The statement did not provide evidence of any specific military plans.
U.S. Position
Rubio, speaking at a press conference on May 22, called Cuba a 'threat' to U.S. national security, citing its support for Venezuela and Nicaragua. He did not announce any new measures but reaffirmed existing sanctions. The State Department declined to comment on Rodríguez's accusation.
Trump's Warning to Cuba
Former President Donald Trump warned Cuba that it will no longer receive oil or financial support and urged Havana to reach an agreement with the United States before it is 'too late,' noting the island's historical reliance on Venezuelan oil and money.
What's Next
The U.S. and Cuba have no scheduled diplomatic talks. It remains unclear whether the rhetoric will lead to any concrete policy changes.
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Cuba accuses Rubio of seeking military aggression
